It wasn't always this way. Just last week, the Swiss franc soared against major currencies after the Swiss National Bank decided to stop capping its value against the euro, a policy that had been in place since 2011 euro crisis.

On the other end of the spectrum, Big Macs are a bargain in Russia.

On average, a Big Mac in Russia will set you back $1.36, or 89 rubles.

Russia's currency has plunged to record lows in recent months as falling oil prices combined with economic sanctions have pushed the nation to the brink of recession.